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Understanding Drug Addiction
The neuroscience and psychology of substance use
8 lessons
3h 30min total
2 free lessons
Certificate on completion
About This Course
Drug addiction is a complex brain disorder — not a character flaw. This foundational course covers the science of addiction, the most common substances, and the evidence-based pathways to recovery.
What You'll Learn
How different drugs affect the brain
The cycle of addiction and withdrawal
Cannabis, stimulants, opioids, and sedatives explained
Harm reduction vs. abstinence approaches
Finding the right treatment pathway
Your Instructor
Dr. Kwame Asante
Addiction Psychiatrist, University of Ghana Medical School
Dr. Asante is a leading addiction psychiatrist in West Africa with expertise in cannabis, stimulant, and opioid use disorders. He consults for UNODC and WHO.
Course Content
8 lessons · 3h 30min2 free · 6 locked
1. What Is Addiction? A Modern UnderstandingFree
20 min
2. How Drugs Hijack the Brain's Reward SystemFree
25 min
3. Cannabis: What the Research Actually Says
22 min
4. Stimulants: Cocaine, Meth, and Nyaope
25 min
5. Opioids: The Global Crisis
22 min
6. Harm Reduction: A Life-Saving Approach
18 min
7. Detox and Withdrawal: What to Expect
20 min
8. Finding Your Recovery Pathway
18 min